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Introduced
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
In Committee
04/23/2019
04/23/2019
Crossed Over
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new subchapter in the Texas Health and Safety Code that prohibits the unlawful restraint of dogs. It defines key terms like "adequate shelter," "collar," "harness," and "restraint," and sets out requirements for how dogs can be restrained, such as providing access to shelter, shade, and water, and using properly fitted collars or harnesses. The bill includes exceptions for certain activities like camping, herding, and hunting. It establishes criminal penalties for violations, with repeat offenses resulting in higher penalties. The bill also allows local governments to adopt more stringent regulations related to dog restraint.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (23)
Nicole Collier (D)*,
Sarah Davis (R)*,
Eddie Lucio (D)*,
Morgan Meyer (R)*,
Ina Minjarez (D)*,
Joe Moody (D)*,
Steve Allison (R),
Carol Alvarado (D),
Dwayne Bohac (R),
Angie Button (R),
Gina Calanni (D),
Sheryl Cole (D),
Jay Dean (R),
Jessica Farrar (D),
Jessica González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
José Menéndez (D),
Rick Miller (R),
Eddie Rodriguez (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
James Talarico (D),
John Turner (D),
John Whitmire (D),
Last Action
Returned to committee (on 05/20/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB295 | 01/04/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00295H.htm | 04/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00295H.pdf | 04/29/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00295E.htm | 04/11/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00295E.pdf | 04/11/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00295S.htm | 03/14/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00295S.pdf | 03/14/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00295I.htm | 01/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00295I.pdf | 01/05/2019 |
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